Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney

Job Description

Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney (Chapter 7 and 13)

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(Florida Remote) | Full Time - Candidates out of state will not be considered for the opportunity.

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An established Florida consumer bankruptcy practice is hiring an attorney to represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. You will own your client relationships and caseload from the first consultation through discharge or plan completion. Paralegals prepare the filings and a separate team collects client documents, so your time goes to advising clients, reviewing the work and appearing in court.

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What You'll Actually Be Doing

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• Meet with clients who are behind on credit cards, medical bills, car loans and mortgages, and who often face lawsuits, garnishments or foreclosure

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• Decide between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, run the means test analysis, and explain exemptions and what happens to their home, car and income

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• Review petitions, schedules, statements of financial affairs and means tests against client documents, then sign and file

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• File emergency petitions to stop a sale or garnishment, and handle amendments and corrections

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• Attend 341 meetings and prepare clients for the trustee's questions

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• Respond to trustee document requests, objections and motions to dismiss

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• Appear at hearings on stay violations, reaffirmation agreements and discharge issues

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• Structure Chapter 13 repayment plans and handle confirmation objections, motions for relief from stay, mortgage arrears and plan modifications

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• File motions to value, avoid liens and incur debt

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• Supervise the paralegals on your files and keep a high volume caseload on deadline

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What We're Looking For

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• Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar

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• Consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 experience representing debtors

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• Admitted to the Southern or Middle District of Florida bankruptcy courts, or able to be admitted

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• Working knowledge of CM/ECF, PACER and bankruptcy petition software

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• Clear communicator with stressed clients and sound judgment

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• Able to work independently in a remote setting

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• Willingness to learn. Attitude counts as much as years of experience.

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Compensation

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$100,000 to $125,000 base salary plus bonus, depending on experience.